Jazz Profiles: Bill Evans

Part of Series Jazz Profiles
Length 54:00
Licensor NPR Music
Producer(s) NPR
Formats Documentary, Weekly Program
Topics Entertainment, Historical, Music
Produced 1997
Added to PRX February 27, 2008
 

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Summary:

Pianist Bill Evans turned out to be one of the most influential pianists of his generation. Before his untimely death in 1980, he had made nearly 100 recordings

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Engaging, Informational, Intimate

Description:

Pianist Bill Evans turned out to be one of the most influential pianists of his generation. Before his untimely death in 1980, he had made nearly 100 recordings. He became well known for his work with Miles Davis and broke new ground with drummer Paul Motian and bassist Scott LaFaro in the development of the jazz trio.